Big Es Garage

Does old world craftsmanship still exist? I’m thrilled to report the answer is firmly yes! Case in point: Evan at Big E’s Garage/Machine Shop. He’s immensely skilled and takes pride in his work. His precision, attention to detail and creativity make Big E’s really stand out. Before I knew of Big E’s I saw a classic BMW motorcycle with a racing style side car platform that was set up with custom made shifters, brakes and throttle for an amputee to ride – incredible creativity and workmanship went into fabricating the hand made parts for this machine. Later I learned who built it – Evan Scheidet. Then there was the head turning power and speed of the VW Beetle I would regularly see screaming out of town – once again, it came from the guy they called Big E. I had to find out who this g

This place is now exclusive. Evan started business as a general mechanic, but now focuses on building high-output motors from everything from hill climbing rigs to pulling tractors. I've known Evs for years and can say this: He's an immensely talented wrench, with incredible focus and attention to detail. While his prices aren't the cheapest in the area, they are certainly better than most places, and you will get what you pay for and more. Things are 100% right when they leave this shop or will be made good. Ev's shop isn't just a "slam it and jam it" operation. Evan offers head decking, line boring, valve cutting, and meticulous assembly. Every bolt is properly torqued, and doped with anti-seize or Loctite where appropriate. Cylinder bores are as true as possible, and are checked with

Very talented machinist and mechanic. Attention to detail is awesome. Evan's knowledge and passion shows in his work, highly recommended.

On our way through the Northeasr Kingdom of Vermont this summer, my 1978 VW bus was running very rough. A garage in Coventry suggested I stop in at Big E's down the road in Burke since Big E specializes in aircooled veedubs. We were given a big friendly welcome by E, his wife and dog and E dropped what he was doing and helped me diagnose my van's trouble. Turns out all I needed was to adjust the timing. I can tell that E knows his volks engines. I met others in my travels who had also used E's services with great success.

Evan is a great guy, very knowledgable.